Katelynn Wood
Holly Springs
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, excelling in patient safety and therapeutic interventions. Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement, demonstrating expertise in endotracheal intubation and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through education and advocacy in critical care settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta
12.2017 - Current
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Member of the Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team.
- Serve as a unit resource, responsible for shift assignments, etc.
- Chair of Patient Safety and Quality Council for last 5 years
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Responded promptly to emergencies involving respiratory distress and cardiac arrest.
- Determined patient safety risks to establish necessary medical interventions.
- Educated patients and families on conditions and effective disease management techniques.
- Administered therapeutic treatments for respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy and chest physiotherapy.
- Coordinated patient care through interactions with patients, families, and physicians.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lifeline Home Care
Atlanta
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Documented any alterations in client condition and relayed information to supervisors and healthcare providers.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of patient visits while providing updates to nursing staff and family members.
- Protected patient confidentiality by complying with HIPAA standards.
- Delivered educational resources to patients and families regarding home medical equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
San Diego, CA10-2015
Bachelor of Science in Progress - Respiratory Therapy
Dalton State College
Dalton, GASkills
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Therapeutic interventions
- Endotracheal intubation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
- Neonatal resuscitation program
- Respiratory care protocols
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Intensive care experience
- Respiratory therapy
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Care Practitioner-Georgia
- PALS Instructor
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist III
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
12.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Forsyth
10.2016 - 01.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lifeline Home Care
04.2016 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
Bachelor of Science in Progress - Respiratory Therapy
Dalton State College
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